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Arthur James HAYES

Regimental number234
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressArgo Loose Bag, Sandy Creek, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Height5' 7.5"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFather, Herbert Arthur Hayes, Argo Loose Bag, Sandy Creek, Victoria
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date27 January 1915
Place of enlistmentSydney, New South Wales
Rank on enlistmentCorporal
Unit name17th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/34/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on 12 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll17th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 11 March 1916
Discharge date23 August 1916
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Embarked Egypt to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 16 August 1915.

Wounded in action, 27 August 1915 (shrapnel wound, left hand); embarked Mudros for England, 30 August 1915, and admitted to Bethnal Green Military Hospital, 16 September 1915.

Taken on strength, Base Depot, London, 23 February 1916.

Commenced return to Australia from Portland on board HS 'Suevic', 11 March 1916 (gun shot wound, left hand); discharged, Sydney (medically unfit), 23 August 1916.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, HAYES Arthur James

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